Back By Popular Demand: DeAnna Bellomo

Description

Jeff is joined again by his delightful daughter, DeAnna. After her first appearance on the podcast, listeners urged Jeff to have her make another appearance. This time she discusses her favorite stage shows, musicals, and symphonies. Many of her favorites are tied to famous historical events, which helps explain her love of history. Or maybe it's her love of history that helps determine her favorite shows. Regardless, she is a charming guest that we're sure you'll enjoy!

Key Takeaways

00:17 – Broadway favorites

Favorite show is Hamilton
Other favorite Broadway shows include SIX: The Musical, The Music Man, Dear Evan Hansen, Into the Woods, Wicked, and Beetlejuice

06:44 – Eclectic taste in symphonies

Loved John Williams: The 90th Birthday Gala Concert
Favorite classical symphony is Bach's Brandenburg Concertos
Favorite musical of all time is Hadestown—the Tony-winning tragedy of Orpheus and Eurydice—but Les Misérables is up there, too

Jeff puts in a good word for The Lion King and Chicago

11:48 – History!

Especially interested in Rome and the Middle Ages into the Renaissance
She discusses a cast of characters that includes Caesar, Augustus, Cleopatra, Mark Antony, Charlemagne, and Leonardo da Vinci
DeAnna also describes some of the political systems, militaries, and societal hierarchies and challenges of the time, such as feudalism, the Praetorian Guard, and the Black Plague

22:23 – Scuba diving and pre-teens

After listening to episode 21, which featured DeAnna and her experience as a scuba diver, the audience wants to know whether DeAnna thinks a ten-year old is too young to start diving
DeAnna says it depends on the person—they must be responsible and ready for a challenge. Ten-years old is not necessarily too young. You can always try it to determine whether the child is ready. If so, it takes a lot of practice
Night diving is especially good for seeing marine life that is less active during the daytime